Militants killed a police officer and a civilian in Bajaur, Pakistan, during an attack on a polio vaccination team on December 15, 2025.

Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students and 57% of adults drank alcohol monthly, with high binge rates and alcohol-linked deaths rising.

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocks extension of Inflation Reduction Act health subsidies, pushing GOP repeal effort.

Missouri lawmakers push bill to let patients choose pharmacies and limit PBMs' power amid rising closures.

Air pollution linked to brain changes in teens, even at safe levels.

Scottish resident doctors may strike in early 2026 over pay and working conditions, following a 92% BMA vote.

A UK man had a severe stroke from drinking eight energy drinks daily, linked to extreme caffeine intake and high blood pressure.

A smartwatch with AI alerts helps parents calm kids’ tantrums 11 minutes faster, per a Mayo Clinic study.

Fire safety experts warn of increased house fire risks from improper candle and fireplace use during winter holidays.

Cocaine deaths in Ireland rose 259% from 2013 to 2022, becoming the leading cause in two in five male drug fatalities.